claims in the remaining debates. one topic that will surely come up again, the alleged $5 trillion tax cut in governor romney's plan. it's important to note there is no $5 trillion estimate. a nonpartisan tax policy center only forecast cuts for one year under romney's plan, $4 5 billion in 2015 -- $415 billion in 2015. not factoring in tax deductions or loopholes. sam brock, nbc bay area. back to you. >> thank you very much, sam. >>> still ahead at 6:00, we're on the road to record-breaking gas prices. it is painful. what's behind those skyrocketing numbers? >> reporter: good evening, i'm jeff ranieri live in san francisco. how would you like to see a fighter jet, a battleship, and an america's cup world series boat on the bay? you're in luck. this weekend's going to be major. the full forecast coming up. >>> in "health matters," growing concern over a meningitis outbreak that has already killed five people and sickened 35 others. health officials fear that hundreds, possibly thousands could be at risk. all those in